The Castle of Velasco, located in the Valle de Mena region of Burgos, Spain, stands as a significant example of medieval military architecture. This 14th-century castle is situated in the town of Lezana de Mena, in the autonomous community of Castilla y León.
As a defensive structure, the fortification was generically protected along with the rest of the castles in Spain on April 22, 1949, through a decree signed by Francisco Franco and the then Minister of Education, José Ibáñez Martín. This protection was published on May 5 of that same year in the Boletín Oficial del Estado.
The castle has undergone restoration efforts to preserve its structural integrity and historical character. It remains privately owned and is recognized by the Spanish government as a site of cultural interest.
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